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as in championship
the position occupied by the one who comes in first in a competition
his lifelong dream of someday winning the heavyweight boxing crown
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as in top
the highest part or point
covered in mud from the soles of his feet to the crown of his head
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Recent Examples of crown
Jen Chaney, Vulture, 13 May 2026
Dubbed Chagyrskaya 64, the tooth stood out among dozens of others found in the cave because its crown featured a deep, irregular hole that extended all the way into the pulp chamber, or the inner cavity containing nerves and blood vessels.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
Caitlyn Stroh-Page, AJC.com, 15 May 2026
And to the extent that there's no debate over the team crowned as national champions, it's worked.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
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Noun
Kris says of the fascinator — is actually a crown of sticks and thorns that would fit in beautifully in an episode of Yellowjackets.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 13 May 2026
Dubbed Chagyrskaya 64, the tooth stood out among dozens of others found in the cave because its crown featured a deep, irregular hole that extended all the way into the pulp chamber, or the inner cavity containing nerves and blood vessels.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
Verb
Below are all the champions crowned, with stories from each game linked.
—Caitlyn Stroh-Page, AJC.com, 15 May 2026
And to the extent that there's no debate over the team crowned as national champions, it's worked.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crown
Noun
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This diadem, which is adorned with diamond foliage and strawberry leaves, was designed by Prince Albert in 1861, most likely as a wedding gift for his second daughter with Queen Victoria, Princess Alice, per The Royal Collection Trust.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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Here’s everything to know about Meghan Markle’s wedding tiara, the drama surrounding it, and the diadems that didn’t make the cut for her royal nuptials.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
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Conley has not won a championship and said that pursuit could factor into his landing spot as well.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Somerset Academy Canyons fell 33-12 to Miami Edison in the 1A state championship.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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Additional images showed an unknown number of snakes curled on top of one another inside a large crate that was placed in the back of an officer’s vehicle.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Recently, marinated, raw tuna cubes sat on top of a creamy hazelnut and bean pure while a fatty pork jowl was balanced by a tart salsa verde and sprigs of purslane.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Mark Teixeira homered from both sides of the plate and the New York Yankees finished a four-game sweep of Minnesota with a 7-6 victory.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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The council will vote for an interim mayor to finish the remainder of Lyles’ term, which ends in December 2027.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
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Also in the chest were the Earl and Countess’ coronets, small crowns worn by the nobility for the ceremonial occasion of a monarch’s ascension to their throne, which are shaped to include decorative elements which indicate the rank of the peer wearing them.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Velvet-purple coronet Velvet-purple coronet Julián Manrique for 60 Minutes The Velvet-purple coronet is another species of hummingbird found in Colombia.—
Anderson Cooper,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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With riders pushing to the edge at around 200 mph, the TT represents the pinnacle of sporting endeavor and the relentless pursuit of glory.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
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The expense ratio on that would be exactly zero—the pinnacle of charitable efficiency.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Verb
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So much that was hidden now completes the whole.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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White Sox fans got the last laugh on Sunday afternoon as their squad completed a wild, thrilling comeback victory over their crosstown rivals.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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The coronal loops that the scientists were able to identify measured an average of 30 miles wide, with some as as thin as 13 miles—making these the smallest coronal loops ever observed.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
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The dramatic coronal headpiece was meant to evoke the Virgin Mary.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
8 May 2018
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“Crown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crown. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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